Deborah Dodge will join Grinnell College as the new ombudsperson beginning on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Deborah brings a wealth of experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and fostering inclusive environments, having served in various roles in higher education, most recently as the university ombudsperson at Central Michigan University.
In collaboration with the College’s Office of Civic Education and Innovation, many faculty members have implemented community-engaged aspects into their courses. Community-engaged learning (C-EL) classes were the vision of Wadzanai Motsi-Khatai ’12, who championed a student government initiative that ultimately led to the establishment of the Civic Education and Innovation (CEI) Office within the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS).
Take a look at Grinnell’s exciting fall season through this gorgeous photo essay.
Assistant Professor Bruna Dantas Lobato has won the 2023 National Book Award for Translated Literature for her translation of The Words That Remain by Stênio Gardel.
Grinnell is one of 42 colleges and universities awarded the BFU designation this year, which also includes three institutions receiving Honorable Mentions.
Maya Gardner ’23 always wanted to engage in cutting-edge scientific research at Grinnell. But she never expected that she would also do it in South Africa and do remote research!
Rob Neill ’91 returns to Grinnell with the Neo-Futurist Theatre Company for an interactive performance, workshop and talk to current students about his path to success.
As a student, Melissa Koch ’90 learned from alumni who came before her. Now, as an alum, she is returning the favor by working with current students.
Academically talented first-generation and low-income (FGLI) students contribute to the Grinnell experience and are a vital part of what makes Grinnell, Grinnell. Read how the College is dedicating resources and working to support their journeys through Grinnell.
On Oct. 23, the Staff Council recognized three staff members with the fall 2024 Staff Council Grand Grinnellian Award.
A group of Grinnell alumni has created a fund to support a Mentored Advanced Project to study the history of concerts at Grinnell and Georgia Dentel, who made them possible.
Grinnell’s diverse and vibrant student organizations bring camaraderie, service, and fun to campus life.
The Grinnell Community Residential Experience, or G-CORE, intentionally creates an environment that inspires student learning, personal growth, and community connections.
Students in the American Journeys class seek experience, identity, and the authentic self.